Outreach Specialist

Description: We are looking for someone that is passionate about helping individuals that live with disabilities remain living in their community. If that is you, we want to speak with you!

Independent Living, Inc., a progressive and dynamic cross-disability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region is seeking to hire an Outreach Specialist – WILC in Monticello. WILC is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to seniors and persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC, under contract with NYS Office for the Aging, operates a No Wrong Door Program within 7 counties of the Lower Hudson Valley. As an Outreach Specialist, the goal is to educate and provide resources and information needed to support seniors, individuals and family members who experience a disability so that they can remain living in the community.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct program screenings and provide participants with unbiased information and connections to qualified providers of long term supports and services by phone and in person.
• Provide benefits application assistance as needed.
• Provide Options Counseling/Person Centered Counseling services to individuals seeking long-term supports and services by phone and in person.
• Conduct education and awareness presentations to community partners, groups, and individuals about NY Connects and local long term supports and services.
• Actively participate in No Wrong Door Implementation Team and attend program meetings as assigned.
• Participate in Long Term Care Council (LTC)
• Work collaboratively with the local Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities staff members.
• Gather required data and information and submit to the Project Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistency of NY Connects message with other NY Connect partners.
• Adhere to the NY Connect State Program Standards.
• Follow the prescribed NY Connects Work Plan.
• Available to travel to attend meetings, make presentations, or meet with participants in their homes or public locations.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work-related information
• The above list of responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive, other responsibilities and/or training may be assigned or required.

SHIFT:

• Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

PAY RATE:

• $22.50/hr - $23.33/hr

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays from the first day of employment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or High School Diploma and two years professional experience with knowledge of community and regional services.
• Significant service coordination experience required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple requests from fellow staff.
• Dependability, approachability and willingness to take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to use common office equipment; proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel required.
• Bi-Lingual a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.